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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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The pepper is optional but good to add in, it compliments the other spices! Plan ahead the dough needs to chill for a minimum of 2 hours before baking or up to 24 hours, the dough may also be frozen if desired. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour |
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 teaspoons allspice |
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg |
1/2 teaspoon clove |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (you can add in up to 1/2 teaspoon for more of a kick!) (optional) |
2 cups brown sugar, packed |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
2 tablespoons butter, softened |
2 -3 teaspoons maple extract |
2 large eggs |
1 cup oats |
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts (optional) or 1 1/2 cups pecans (optional) |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350°F.
2. Lightly grease baking sheet/s.
3. In a bowl combine the flour with next 7 ingredients.
4. In another bow beat together 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter with brown sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
5. Add in eggs; beat until combined.
6. Add in the flour mixture and the oats; mix until just combined.
7. Mix in chopped nuts (if using).
8. Chill the dough for a minimum of 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
9. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto baking/cookie sheet (leave enough room between each cookie as these will spread while baking).
10. Bake for about 10 minutes or until crisp.
11. Cool in pan for 3 minutes then remove with a spatula to wire racks to cool.
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